...throughout the neighborhood include the Holiday Pop-Up Shop geared toward kids and family retail (5653 N. Clark) hosted by the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce, and the Verzênay patisserie which pops up...

...pops up to offer sweet treats and baked goods through the end of December at 5420 N. Clark...

The fun continues that weekend when on December 3 and 4, the annual Julmarknad Festivalfeatures a handicrafts fair plus traditional Swedish food and entertainment at the Swedish American Museum (5211 N. Clark).

...brand new street. There were gas leaks that occurred at Granville and Broadway and at Ridge and Glenwood after the repaving of the streets. Emergency repairs were needed, and Peoples Gas responded quickly...

Also tomorrow evening, I am co-sponsoring a winter coat drive with the Double Bubble (6036 N. Broadway) benefiting Swift Elementary School. Please drop off new or gently used coat donations tomorrow, Saturday, December 3, between 6 and 9 pm to enjoy drink specials.

This week the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce and I welcomed a new restaurant the ward. Mango Pickle, 5842 N. Broadway, is an Indian bistro specializing in a variety of lamb preparations. Please join me in giving owners Marisa and Nakul a warm welcome to the community.

...we have dug up a brand new street. There were gas leaks that occurred at Granville and Broadway and at Ridge and Glenwood after the repaving of the streets. Emergency repairs were needed...

...purchase items from this list and deliver them to the front office of Swift School (5900 N Winthrop Ave). Another way to give is by donating online atfriendsofswift.org or with cash or check...

Senn High School, 5900 N. Glenwood Ave.

Broadway Armory Park, 5917 N. Broadway

Firehouse Chicago, 1545 W. Rosemont

St. Gertrude’s Church, 1420 W. Granville

Underneath Argyle Train Stop, 1118 W. Argyle

4926 N. Hoyne

Support Peirce Elementary School by eating pizza! On Wednesday, Dec. 7, Giordano’s in Andersonville (5207 N. Clark), will donate 15% of all sales to Peirce School. All proceeds will go to support arts integration, after school and sports programs.

Primary Campus, 6216 N. Glenwood

Everybody’s Coffee, 935 W. Wilson

Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington, Courtroom 2005

Edgewater Branch, 6000 N. Broadway

he Edgewater Public Library, 6000 N. Broadway, and the Bezazian Public Library, 1226 W. Ainslie St., offer a wide variety of programs and events each month.

On Wednesday, my colleagues and I voted unanimously to approve the creation of a Transit TIF (Tax Increment Financing) district. The Transit TIF is expected to generate over $622M over the course of 35 years, providing the required local funding match needed to take advantage of a $1.1B Federal transit grant.

...over the former The Brixton space and extremely-short-lived relocated Taverna 750 space at 5420 N. Clark St. in Andersonville. Verzenay Patisserie, the French pastry bakery that’s popular at the Green City...

...Taco Pub is slated to open on Friday in the former Pomp & Circumstance space at 1400 N. Wells St., Stefani COO/CFO Steven Hartenstein says. The main up-tempo Mexican-inspired pub and eatery...

—The longtime owner of a 50-year-old South Side restaurant favorite has sadly passed away, according to announcements on Facebook and its website. Edward Perkins, owner of Taurus Flavors at 8534 S. Stony Island Ave., opened the sandwich and ice cream icon in 1966. He was 79.

...s Sandwiches, but that deal fell through, DNAinfo reports. The bar opened in 1964 at 1054 N. Wolcott Ave.

Old Town Taco Pub Opens Friday, South Side Restaurant Legend Dies, More Intel

The store at 5303 N. Clark St., like the Bucktown location, offers a variety of Kratom strains, Cannabidiol (CBD) products along with a variety of other supplements and natural pain relievers, said Andrew Goth, an employee at the store.

ANDERSONVILLE - CBD Kratom has opened its second Chicago location in Andersonville. The store at 5303 N. Clark St., like the Bucktown location, offers a variety of Kratom strains, Cannabidiol (CBD) products along with a variety of other supplements and natural pain relievers, said Andrew Goth, an employee at the store.

Kratom is a potentially dangerous substance. Easily used as a form of speed, it has also been used by heroine addicts, to help them to abstain from heroine use, and has been found to be addictive, with potential heart function complications.

Victim Denise Ayers, 34, was standing with a witness near Winthrop and Bryn Mawr avenues about 3 a.m. May 5, 2012, when Joshua Holt approached and said, "What's up?", according to prosecutors.

Ayers and Holt walked north on Winthrop toward Hollywood Avenue and turned a corner, prosecutors said. That was the last time Ayers was seen alive.

Her body was found four hours later in an alley near the 5600 block of North Broadway, Santini said. Ayers was partially undressed; an unused condom lay on her stomach. Police found an empty condom wrapper nearby.

COOK COUNTY CRIMINAL COURTHOUSE - Prosecutors have charged a 27-year-old man with murdering a sex worker in an Edgewater alley in 2012. Victim Denise Ayers, 34, was standing with a witness near Winthrop and Bryn Mawr avenues about 3 a.m. May 5, 2012, when Joshua Holt approached and said, "What's up?", according to prosecutors.

The city is full of Chicago-themed souvenir shops, but none quite like Rep Chi, 4427 N. Milwaukee Ave. Its vast selection includes house-made T-shirts, coasters, glasses and scarves chic enough to be modeled by Ald. John Arena (45th).

...grab a few at Local Goods Chicago's pop-up shop near Loyola University at 6443 N. Sheridan Road for $18 each, or $60 for four...

...by Andrew Miller will be a conversation starter. The shirts are $20 at Volumes Bookcafe, 1474 N. Milwaukee Ave., or $22 on the Wicker Park Committee's website. For those who are really in...

Cool And Unique Gift Ideas From Chicago's Neighborhoods

CHICAGO - You like to give unique gifts, right? The ones people remember because they're thoughtful? We've scoured Chicago's stores for suggestions for you. Here are some of the highlights. But also click on the neighborhood links for a much deeper list.

The Lawrence House, a stunning showcase of historic preservation, is now mostly open to tenants. Formerly a residential hotel in the '20s, the roost of cosmopolitans who were seldom home, the Lawrence House later became a retirement hotel (fun fact, my grandma lived there for a time).

CHICAGO - The holidays are here. Here's a map and list of lots where you can buy Christmas trees, wreaths and other festive foliage for the season. Most of these locations, alphabetized by neighborhood, will be open for the year by Nov. 25, the day after Thanksgiving.

If your looking to save some money, Menards has great trees for a really good prices. We bought 2 trees last night, one 8-9 foot for us and one 6-7 foot for our elderly aunt who lives upstairs from us. Both Frasier Furs although they had about 3 different other...

If your looking to save some money, Menards has great trees for a really good prices. We bought 2 trees last night, one 8-9 foot for us and one 6-7 foot for our elderly aunt who lives upstairs from us. Both Frasier Furs although they had about 3 different other kinds. In total we spent $75 on 2 beautiful trees. No, unfortunately the $ doesn't support a school or a noble purpose, it just keeps more $ in your pocket book that creates opportunity for you to then support a worthy cause :)

Victim Denise Ayers, 34, was standing with a witness near Winthrop and Bryn Mawr avenues about 3 a.m. May 5, 2012, when Joshua Holt approached and said, "What's up?", according to prosecutors.

Ayers and Holt walked north on Winthrop toward Hollywood Avenue and turned a corner, prosecutors said. That was the last time Ayers was seen alive.

Her body was found four hours later in an alley near the 5600 block of North Broadway, Santini said. Ayers was partially undressed; an unused condom lay on her stomach. Police found an empty condom wrapper nearby.

DNA Links Inmate To 2012 Edgewater Cold Case, Prosecutors Say

COOK COUNTY CRIMINAL COURTHOUSE - Prosecutors have charged a 27-year-old man with murdering a sex worker in an Edgewater alley in 2012. Victim Denise Ayers, 34, was standing with a witness near Winthrop and Bryn Mawr avenues about 3 a.m. May 5, 2012, when Joshua Holt approached and said, "What's up?", according to prosecutors.

...free admission days on Sat. and Sun., Dec. 3 and 4, at the Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. For family fun, explore the Crown Family Play Lab, an interactive, hands-on space where...

...cultural performances that exhibit ethnic traditions from around the world. The museum is located at 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive. Museum entry is $11 for children, $17 for seniors, and $18 for adults. Call (773...

Explore nature at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Dr., through the museum’s exhibits and events. Leap into the month with Frogs: A Chorus...

...a free gift or explore Shedd’s Polar Play Zone. The aquarium is located at 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr. General admission is $8 for adults and $6 for children. Call (312) 939-2438 or...

...Brown Christmas runs through Sun., Jan. 8, at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut St. This heartwarming classic features live music, animal puppets, and familiar Peanuts characters to tell the...

...both shows by calling (312) 443-3800 or at the theater’s box office at 170 N. Dearborn St. Visit www.goodmantheatre.org...

...to 7 p.m. All performances take place at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Pkwy. For tickets, call (312) 386-8905 or visit joffrey.org/nutcracker...

The heartwarming tale The Christmas Schooner, about the first ship to sail to Chicago bringing Christmas trees, runs Wed. through Sun. until Sat. Dec. 31 at the Mercury Theatre, 3745 N. Southport Ave. Tickets are priced from $30 to $40. Call (773) 325-1700 or log on to www.mercurytheatrechicago.com.

Late Nite Catechism/Bible Bingo by Vicki Quade returns to the Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted St. In this interactive comedy, audience members play bingo while answering questions about Christmas. Another holiday...

...in December through Dec. 31 at 10:30 p.m. The theater is located at 1616 N. Wells St. Call (312) 337-3992 or visit www.secondcity.com...

At the Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave., take a stroll around the annual holiday flower show, Sky Forest, which evokes a walk...

The family friendly festivities include light refreshments, music, and dance. The event is free. Location is 118 N. Clark St, Ste. 112, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the trees will be on display throughout December. Call (312) 603-3826 or log on to www.cookcountytreasurer.com.

...its annual Lights of Love open house and lighting ceremony at its new location at 7225 N. Western Ave. Purchase a tribute light in honor or memory of a loved one or beloved pet...

Gazette Chicago " Chicago shines with entertainment excellence during the holiday season

December 3, 2016 By Susan Fong For many, the holiday season brings back memories of family fun and traditions. No matter what your age or your interest, you can make new memories as the holiday season in Chicago offers fun events for the whole family.

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